Closure for containers



Feb. 23, 1937. H. P. CLINE 2,072,026

CLOSURE FOR CONTAINERS Filed Jan. 24, 1956 blank/B ,m. BY fiaj m%' ATTORNEY WITNESS Patented Feb. 23, 1937 UNITED STATES- PATENT OFFICE \JLOSURE FOB CONTAINERS Hunter P. Cline, Otter-ville, Mo.

Application January '24, 1936, Serial No. 60,731

4 Claims. (01. 22160) movement of the valve, with the result the dispensing of the contents of the container can be readily controlled as desired, and the portion of the device about the dispensing opening thereof is kept free from dirt, dust andforeign matter, and therefore in a clean and. sanitary condition at all times.

. A further object of the invention is to provide a' dispensing device that may be. carried by a detachable cap for the container or permanently fixed to the container, but in any event will eliminate accidental dispensing of the contents of the I container regardless of the position of the latter,

when the dispensing device is in closed position.

Another object of the invention is to provide a dispensing device that includesa plug valve, and means which not only locks the plug against movement when it is in closed position, but also draws the plug tight against its seat to provide an air-tight connection. v v

A still further object'of the invention is to provide a dispensing device that includes a cover which when disposed'to closed position not only cuts off-the contents ofthe container, but acts as a wiping means to prevent the accumulation of the contents about the outlet opening.

- Another-object of the invention is to provide a dispensing device of the character setforth, that is simple in construction, inexpensive to manufacture and extremely efiicient in use and service. This invention also consists in certain other features of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, to be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawing and specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

In describing my invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawing wherein like characters denotelike or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which:

Figure l is a fragmentary sectional view illustrating my invention applied directly to the neck of a collapsible tube.

Figure 2 is a perspective view thereof with the device in open position.

Figure 3 is a view illustrating my device applied to a cap for a collapsible tube.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary sectional view with the device applied to a cap of a bottle.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference numeral I indicates a collapsible tube having a neck 2 provided with a bore extending therethrough for communication with the body of the tube, and the neck has mounted for movement in openings intersecting thebore thereof. a 5 tapered plug 3 of a plug valve which includes a handle 4.. The plug 3 is provided with an opening 5 transversely extending therethrough for disposal into and out of registration with the bore of the neck.

The neck 2 is shown as having three sides fiat, and the fourth side maybe transversely rounded, and the outer end of the neck is likewise flat. However, the corner of the outer flat end and one fiat side is rounded as at 6.

Cooperating with the plug valve is a cover I for closing the outlet end of the dispensing bore of the neck, and the cover has extending from diametrically opposite sides thereof tongues 8 which extend through the projecting ends of the plug and bend against the same in clamping en-,-

. gagement with the result it will be seen that the cover is carried by the plug valve and is actuated in open and closed positions, in accordance with like positions of the valve. 25

A lug 9 which may be of V-shaped formation as shown projects laterally from one side of the neck, adjacent to the outer end thereof, and the lug 9 is arranged in the path of the tongue 8, that extends throughthe outer projecting end of the plug, as clearly shown in Figure 2, with the result the tongue'will contact the adjacent cammed-face of the lug S and thereby draw the plug tight in its seat, so that a. leak-proof and air-tight connection is provided between the plug and the neck, when the plug is in closed position.

The outer tongue 8 is provided with a depression to to receive the lug-9 when the cover and plug are in closed position, for locking the same; accordingly, therefore, accidental movement of the plug and-cover to an open position is prevented. v r

In Figure 3 I have illustrated my dispensing device as applied to a cap which is detachably connected to the threaded neck ll of the tube, and the cap which is indicated bythe reference numeral I2 is provided with a serrated outer surface tofacilitate its application and removal with respect to the neck II. In this form, the neck 0 portion which for distinction is indicated by the reference numeral I3 is formed with the cap I2. In Figure 4 I have shown my device as forming a part of a stopper cap for a bottle that includes a conical portion l 4 acting as a cap with a stopper portion l5 carried thereby, and the neck portion I6 is formed on the conical portion.

The dispensing structure, including the plug valve and cover of the neck portion of Figures 3 and 4, is identical with that disclosed in the form of Figures 1 and 2.

From the above description and disclosure of the drawing, it will be obvious that I have provided a dispensing device that is capable of association with practically all types of containers, and when in closed position prevents accidental dispensing of the contents of the container regardless of the position of the latter, but the contents can be readily dispensed therefrom merely by turning the-plug valve through the instrumentality of its handle.

The neck 2 of the collapsible tube as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and the neck portions I3 and iii, of the other figures in fact provide a body for my dispensing device, in that the plug valve and cover are carried thereby.

It is thought from the foregoing description that the advantages and novel features of my invention will be readily apparent.

I desire it to be understood that I may make changes in the construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, provided that such changes fall within the scope of the appended claims.

What I claim is:

1. A dispensing device for a. container, comprising a body having a dispensing bore for communication with the container for the passage of the contents of the latter therethrough, a valve to control said bore and a cover for the outlet end of the bore and actuated to open and closed positions by like movement of the valve.

2. A dispensing device for a container, comprising a body having a dispensing bore for communication with the container for the passage of the contents of the latter therethrough, a plug valve extending through the body and bore for controlling the latter, a cover.for the outlet end of the bore, and means connecting the cover with the extending ends of the plug valve to actuate the cover in accordance with the movement of .the valve.

3. A dispensing device for a container, comprising a body having a dispensing bore for communication with the container for the passage of the contents of the latter therethrough, a tapered plug'valve extending through the body and bore thereof to control the latter, a cover for the outlet end of the bore and connected to the plug valve to be actuated thereby to open and closed positions upon like movement of the valve, means for locking the plug valve and cover in closed position and including means for drawing the plug valve on its seat to provide an air-tight connection when in closed position.

4. A dispensing device for a container, comprising a body having a dispensing bore for communication with the container for the passage,

of the contents of the latter therethrough, said body having flat sides and a fiat outer end with a rounded corner between one side and its end, a plug valve extending through the body and bore to control the latter, a cover for the outlet end of the bore, tongues extending from the cover and secured to the extending ends of the 

